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LAPD officers fatally shot a man in Boyle Heights who reportedly failed to comply with orders to drop a tree trimmer.

The LAPD arrested 69 people and impounded 200 cars at an illegal street gathering in Harbor Gateway as part of "Operation Street Sweeper," targeting illegal str

The LAPD has issued a warning after a street takeover involving over 700 people erupted, stating that this is "only the beginning" of such events.

An LAPD internal affairs file has revealed more details about the unit involved in a racist recordings scandal, while an inquiry into the case's impact on recru

Traffic deaths in Los Angeles now frequently exceed homicides, yet data indicates a significant drop in vehicle stops by the LAPD since the pandemic.

A Los Angeles County grand jury has re-indicted former LAPD officer Clifford Proctor for the 2015 killing of Brendon Glenn, an unarmed homeless man he shot whil

The LAPD released body-cam footage showing officers beating and restraining Jose Carlos Hoyoz-Munoz, 58, who was found dead in a jail cell minutes later in July

The LAPD has released video footage showing officers manhandling an uncooperative inmate at Van Nuys Regional Jail, who later died after being left handcuffed w

L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has reversed his decision to pursue felony charges against an LAPD officer. The officer had secretly recorded colle

The family of Jason Maccani, who was fatally shot by an LAPD officer in February 2024 during a mental health crisis, has agreed to a $5.8 million settlement wit

Mayor Bass has instructed the LAPD to cease issuing criminal citations to street vendors, a move that comes as street vendors become a key issue in the mayoral

LAPD officer Daniel Flores, who faced charges for recording racist remarks by colleagues, has spoken out publicly about the impact of the experience on his life

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a Nicolas Cage movie that went missing at Netflix last month, leading producer Simon Afram to sue Netflix for

During Tupac Shakur's murder trial, an LAPD officer testified that Diddy was involved in the shooting plot, but a key witness stated he would not implicate Duan

Prosecutors have reduced charges against LAPD Officer Daniel Flores, who secretly recorded colleagues' racist remarks and shared them with internal affairs.

Gene Atkins has been convicted of murder in connection with the LAPD killing of a Trader Joe's manager during a 2018 hostage standoff, despite being acquitted o

Los Angeles police opened fire on a man wielding what appeared to be a firearm, which was later identified as a water pistol, before taking him into custody.

A growing controversy surrounds Flock Safety's automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, with over 120,000 units installed across the US, raising concerns

The LAPD released a report detailing challenges faced during last year's ICE protests, noting 435 arrests and $12 million in overtime, while asserting officers

An LAPD officer, Daniel Flores, pleaded not guilty to 16 felony eavesdropping counts, with his lawyer criticizing the District Attorney's handling of the case i

The Los Angeles Police Department plans to install the low-frequency Rumbler siren in 20 patrol vehicles, which amplifies standard siren sounds to enhance audib

Mayor Karen Bass has called for the LAPD to stop using Flock devices, expressing concerns that the data is being used for deportations, despite the LAPD's effor

Nike insiders were charged with conspiring to steal millions of dollars worth of sneakers, with LAPD detectives involved in the case accusing warehouse employee

Former LAPD officer Eric Halem received a life sentence for a 2024 home invasion robbery where he stole $350,000 in cryptocurrency from a 17-year-old.